Lab 1: Microscope

Question 1

Magnifies image produced by objective.

Answer 1

Eyepiece

Question 2

Hold eyepiece.

Answer 2

Draw Tube

Question 3

Holds objective lenses.

Answer 3

Body Tube

Question 4

For stability; to carry microscope.

Answer 4

Arm

Question 5

Where specimen slide is place for observation.

Answer 5

Stage

Question 6

Secures specimen slide in place on stage.

Answer 6

Stage Clips

Question 7

Holds multiple objective lens for switching.

Answer 7

Rotating Nosepiece

Question 8

Provides different levels of magnification.

Answer 8

Objectives

Question 9

Helps illuminate specimen; concentrates light.

Answer 9

Condenser/Diaphragm

Question 10

Moves stage up or down; for large changes.

Answer 10

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Question 11

To adjust focusing; small changes.

Answer 11

Fine Adjustment Knob

Question 12

To control illumination intensity; provides light.

Answer 12

Mirror/Illuminator

Question 13

What is the Scanner Objective’s Magnification?

Answer 13

4x Magnification.

Question 14

What does LPO mean, and its magnification?

Answer 14

Low Power Objective (10x).

Question 15

What does HPO mean, and its magnification?

Answer 15

High Power Objective (40x).

Question 16

What does OIO mean, and its magnification?

Answer 16

Oil Immersion Objective (100x).

Question 17

It is called the increase in apparent size of an object compared to its actual size.

Answer 17

Magnification

Question 18

It is to distinguish two closely spaced objects as separate entities.

Answer 18

Resolution